NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Buncombe COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E001010-100 Having qualified as Co-Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth J. Scharf, aka Elizabeth Jane Scharf, deceased, late of Buncombe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Elizabeth J. Scharf, aka Elizabeth Jane Scharf to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11 day of October, 2026 (this date being 3 months from the first publication date of this notice) or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment. This the 9 day of July, 2026. Jonathan Thomas Scharf 31 Daniel Court Woodcliff, NJ 07677 Matthew Lee Scharf 200 Jordan Road Emerson, NJ 07630 Co-Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth J. Scharf July 9,16,23,30 2026 LGSC0548632